Can satellites help bridge the digital divide?
Paris, 12 Jan 2004 The French Senate and ESA are to hold a colloquium this month on "Satellites and Bridging the Digital Divide". They will evaluate the potential role of satellite systems in...
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Rebels plot to beat top-up fees and Blair A leaked memo, dated January 7, revealed today how former ministers are organising a sophisticated whipping operation to defeat Tony Blair in his "make or...
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European Research Network extended to Balkans with EU support
Brussels, 9 January 2004 The South Eastern European Research and Education Networking (SEEREN) project has completed the extension of the pan European high-speed research network GÉANT to the Balkan...
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Report on European photovoltaics projects (link)
Brussels, 9 January 2004 European Photovoltaics Projects report [NB: PDF 4.4 MB] The report is a compilation of synopses which covers research and demonstration projects in the area of photovoltaics...
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US, EU working on Galileo/Global Positioning Systems cooperation agreement
Brussels, 8 January 2004 The United States and the European Commission are negotiating an agreement to establish a mutually beneficial cooperative relationship between the U.S. Global Positioning...
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Calls for tender for gender monitoring studies in FP6
Brussels, 9 January 2004 Two calls are open since 24.12.2003 for five contracts to carry out studies on 'Monitoring progress towards gender equality in the 6th framework programme', plus one contract...
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Scientists call for move away from focus on diet in the fight against obesity
Brussels, 9 January 2004 Scientists have told a European conference on obesity that diet is not the only cause of obesity, particularly in children. Professor Claus Vögele from the UK's University of...
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Scientists find evidence of nanoparticles entering the brain
Brussels, 9 January 2004 Nanoparticles are capable of penetrating the brain after being inhaled, according to a German researcher working in the US. Günter Oberdörster and colleagues at the...
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Irish minister presents Competitiveness Council programme, focusing on research and innovation
Brussels, 9 January 2004 As its incoming president, Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Harney, has set the agenda for the Competitiveness Council under the Irish Presidency,...
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Romano Prodi: Ricerca, innovazione e competitività - la sfida globale dell'Europa
Genova, 9 January 2004 Romano Prodi, Presidente della Commissione europea Ricerca, innovazione e competitività : la sfida globale dell'Europa Università di Genova Inaugurazione dell'Anno Accademico...
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Innovating Europe: building trust in the future - Paris, 22 January 2004
Brussels, 9 January 2004 A conference entitled 'innovating Europe: building trust in the future', will take place in Paris, France, on 22 January. EU Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin will be...
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International workshop on water re-use utilities - Thessaloniki, 11-12 March 2004
Brussels, 9 January 2004 The EU funded Aquarec project is organising an international workshop on the 'implementation and operation of municipal wastewater re-use plants', to take place on 11 and 12...
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Today's news
Cambridge seminars 'more like Grange Hill' Growing financial problems at Cambridge University have forced dons to take seminars containing nearly 30 students. Ideally they should barely reach double...
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European Research Network extended to Balkans with EU support
Brussels, 9 January 2004 The South Eastern European Research and Education Networking (SEEREN) project has completed the extension of the pan European high-speed research network GÉANT to the Balkan...
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Report on European photovoltaics projects (link)
Brussels, 9 January 2004 European Photovoltaics Projects report [NB: PDF 4.4 MB] The report is a compilation of synopses which covers research and demonstration projects in the area of photovoltaics...